Le Tissier cannot play Carragher card

Matt Le tissier questioned sky’s decision not to renew his contract, particularly in light of their continued support for Jamie Carragher. Le tissier said that he asked whether the decision had anything to do with his social media posts, which have spread Covid conspiracy theories and even, at one stage, doubted the veracity of the war in Ukraine. ‘their reply was, “Well, we have to take into account the reputation of the company”,’ explained Le tissier. ‘i said, “Oh, that’s interesting, because at the moment, you are employing somebody who spat at a girl from his car”.’ and, yes, after an initial suspension, sky did continue with Carragher. Yet there’s a difference, and it is a significant one. Carragher made a mistake. a stupid, appalling mistake for which he immediately apologised and which he continues to regret. He is embarrassed by it. He is mortified. He cringes if it is brought up. Le tissier has no such qualms. He has an opinion, stands unapologetically by it — as is his right — and uses his opinion to proselytise his views. so, yes, what Carragher did came at a cost — but it was to his own reputation, and he did everything in his power to address that. Le tissier remains sceptical about an illness that has killed 6.33million people worldwide. Continuing to promote him would land this back at sky’s door. southampton were reaching the same conclusion, which is why he stood down from his ambassadorial role at the club, before it was demanded. Le tissier uses his position to promote his world view. Carragher is anything but an advocate for his behaviour that day. it’s not equivalent.